TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch, with smoke and heat alerts

6:01 AM: Good morning. It’s Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The Air Quality Alert continues for smoke, and a Heat Advisory is on the way. Meantime, the forecast says you can expect sunshine and smoke with a high in the 80s. Sunrise was at 5:52 am today; sunset will be at 8:37 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.

Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.

BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

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